Definitions For Fane

Etymology 1

From Middle English fane, from {{der, en, ang, fana, , cloth, banner}}, from {{der, en, gem-pro, fanô, , cloth, flag}}, from {{der, en, ine-pro, *peh₂n-, , to weave; something woven; cloth, fabric, tissue}}. Compare vane.

Noun

FANE (plural FANEs) (obsolete) A weathercock, a weather vane. (obsolete) A banner, especially a military banner.

Etymology 2

From Middle English fane, id=temple, t=temple, from {{der, en, la, fanum, , temple, place dedicated to a deity}}. {{doublet, en, fanum}}.

Noun

FANE (plural FANEs) {{senseid, en, temple}} A temple or sacred place.

Related terms

profane

Anagrams

NEFA, neaf